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Saturday, December 18, 2010

I'm taking a little blog break for the holidays to spend time with my family and finish up many loose ends! I will see you in the bright, shiny New Year! Until then, enjoy these favorite Christmas images!

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

I love to see natural materials incorporated into a room's design and one of my favorite materials to play with is Mother of Pearl. In case you aren't already a fan, Mother of Pearl is the substance that lines shells and mollusks. It has a quiet, shimmery quality that suggests glamour in a more understated way. I went shopping for Mother of Pearl accessories and here are my favorite picks

And did you know that Mother of Pearl is the recommended serving platform for caviar? Apparently the chemical makeup of the Mother Pearl enhances the caviar and keeps it fresher longer. Remember that the next time you serve caviar over at your place :-)

And do you remember Traditional Home's spread a few months back that featured Jill Zarin's New York apartment?

Yes, those tables are covered in Mother of Pearl. There's gotta be a DIY project here using these tiles

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Have you ever noticed how time seems to fly by when you're doing something you love? I've been putting in a lot of hours lately preparing things for the opening of my shop and rather than feeling tired, I feel energized and more inspired than ever! Good thing - I have so many projects waiting in the wings! This french bergere chair makeover has been languishing for months - I've had it partially torn apart and the fabric purchased since the summer. I finally finished it up last week and wanted to share the fruits of my labor.

Here it is before - on second thought, during...

The chair itself is in great shape, I just fell out of love with the blonde wood finish and the 90's upholstery.

The chair got a light sanding, priming, painting and reupholstering with Braemore's Flowering Branch fabric. I love this fabric and got it locally at Gifford Street Fabrics downtown.

This was my most difficult reupholstery project yet. Even though I used the existing fabric to cut the pattern for the new upholstery, it was tough to get it to fit just right.

I think the bloody thumb and the burn marks (they call it hot glue for a reason!) are worth it! Yay me!

Linking up at Metamorphosis Monday. Check it out!

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Sunday, December 5, 2010

I can't believe we're a whole week into December and not a Christmas post from me yet! The truth is I'm not a big seasonal or holiday decorator, even at Christmastime! What I do love to use are simple greens, pine cones, candles and branches- then mix in a little sparkle! Hope you enjoy these Christmas images that have a simple, nature-inspired theme.

How is your Christmas decor coming along?

Need some help pulling your style together? The Green Room Interiors can make your home a beautiful place to be! Call Kim Lemmon at 423.653.3186 or email thegreenroominteriors@gmail.com

Thursday, December 2, 2010

We've traveled a tough road to get here but renovations are finally winding down and tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. we are opening our doors! No small feat, we are in an old building that required some updating and renovating to make it useful once again and as with any renovation, it took longer and certainly cost more than expected. The good news is we are open in time for the Mainx24 celebration which will be happening right outside the front door! This is truly a unique event that is held in Chattanooga's revitalized Southside. 24 hours of parades, special events and merriment! If you're nearby, it's an event that should not be missed.

Now on to the shop. Here are a few photos I snapped earlier today. I'm so excited and would love to hear your feedback and any suggestions. Thanks for coming along on the ride with me! Oh, and locals - please stop in and see us in the newly renovated Merchants on Main building, located at 607 E. Main St. in downtown Chattanooga!

Need some help pulling your style together? The Green Room Interiors can make your home a beautiful place to be! Call Kim Lemmon at 423.653.3186 or email thegreenroominteriors@gmail.com